Labor Day Picnic

Just like at home, summer holidays in Iraq usually involve a cook out. Since we are short-timers, our C-23 company was tasked with hosting the Labor Day picnic. In preparation for the event, our Commander talked the jet guys into picking up some Bratwurst & Burgers on one of their VIP trips to Germany.

After completing the day’s missions, we gathered at the ThunderDome (our hangar), for an afternoon of mandatory fun. Brother Randy and RI John manned the charcoal grills while a capable management staff supervised their work. For dessert, the “Triple S” pilot team concocted an excellent batch of homemade ice cream.
Although the lines were long and the crowd demanding, our grill men never cracked under the pressure---a true testament to the training they received in their youth as fast food workers. These grill warriors cranked out a variety of meats cooked to perfection, which included the Bavarian Brat, Numberger Brat, Smoked Bratwurst, Poultry Brat, Kaiser Brat, Curry Brat, Bacon Brat and the Gunny special---the Cajun Chili BratBurger Stew…which the 1st Sergeant gave a big thumbs up.